Police seek assistance following Sebastopol assault

By
Matthew Dixon

Police are seeking public assistance in relation to an alleged assault.

POLICE are asking for the public's help after a group of six men were set upon by four teenage boys in Sebastopol.

Police have been told the victims, from the Melbourne suburb of McLeod, were walking from a fast food restaurant along Albert Street around 11.45pm on April 18.

The men were set upon from behind by the group of teenagers.

It is alleged the group of teens then assaulted the victims, who were all aged in their late teens to mid 20s. The victims were punched, kicked and hit with a weapon. Three of the group of six received minor injuries as a result of the attack.

Police released an image of a teen who they believe may be able to help with their inquires.

The group of teenagers are described as being four males, Caucasian and aged between 14 and 16 years.

One of the teens had a skinny build, the second also had a skinny build, curly hair and was wearing a cap.

A third teen had a solid build and was unshaven with a slight beard.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.